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Federal funding processes should strengthen communities that are doing the work, not destabilize them. The people living without housing in Madison and across Dane County deserve a system that treats housing as essential and stability as non-negotiable.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 — Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin, has expanded its services to 68 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, a major step forward in its work to be available throughout the state. “High-quality
Though commercial tobacco has evolved over the years, from regular cigarettes to menthols, flavored cigars to e-cigs and vapes, there is one constant — the deliberate industry targeting of Black communities.
Billionaires supported Trump’s anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.
Milwaukee’s plan to sell existing — albeit underutilized — green acreage for development seems in direct contradiction to the city’s stated goals.
I traded emails with both Maraniss and Tumulty after Jackson’s death was announced, and I think their first-hand accounts of Jackson merit sharing.
New apprenticeship programs continue to build employer and apprentice adoption MADISON — In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers highlighted key successes in building the 21st-century workforce Wisconsin needs, including announcing record participation in Wisconsin’s
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) spoke on the Assembly floor late Wednesday in opposition to Assembly Bill 795, which would require the Department of Public Instruction to publicly post information about investigations into educator conduct before reaching a final
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) received strong support with the unanimous passage of two bills, Senate Bill 248 and Assembly Bill 856, in the State Assembly. Senate Bill (SB) 248 strengthens OWI laws by creating a compliance-based removal system
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all heading out on ice to use caution and remember that no ice is safe ice. Recent warmer temperatures can cause ice to thin. Snowmobiles, UTVs and vehicles can weigh
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from heavy trucks
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thanking members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing a bipartisan bill that would create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. Assembly Bill 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal
People who stop at a crosswalk lit up with flashing lights don’t kill teenagers who are trying to catch the bus to high school. If all drivers on South Park Street followed those rules, my son would still be here with me, making fun of me being old, and then giving me a massive hug.
Seven organizations share perspectives on meeting evolving industries, workforce needs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, recognizes the importance of adapting degrees to evolving industries and workforce needs, with the university’s No. 1 enduring goal to “offer
MADISON, Wis— the Democratic Party of Dane County endorsed Huma Ahsan for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1 in a near-unanimous vote on February 18. Dane Dems is an organization dedicated to supporting progressive candidates and policies in towns, villages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based construction, and grow U.S. wood energy markets and forest
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases January 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its January 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that sharply reduced housing inventory continues to limit home sales while pushing prices higher across much
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association commend the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing Assembly Bill (AB) 968, legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings joined fellow Assembly Democrats to push for a vote to finally pass postpartum Medicaid expansion and save the lives of mothers and babies in Wisconsin. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “After years of
WisconsinEye would get $585,631 in state money over the next 12 months to remain on the air as the state seeks bids for a permanent public affairs network under amended legislation the Senate approved via voice vote.
Federal funding processes should strengthen communities that are doing the work, not destabilize them. The people living without housing in Madison and across Dane County deserve a system that treats housing as essential and stability as non-negotiable.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Feb. 19, 2026 — Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children’s Wisconsin, has expanded its services to 68 of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, a major step forward in its work to be available throughout the state. “High-quality health care coverage focused on whole-person and long-term wellness is
Though commercial tobacco has evolved over the years, from regular cigarettes to menthols, flavored cigars to e-cigs and vapes, there is one constant — the deliberate industry targeting of Black communities.
Billionaires supported Trump’s anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.
Milwaukee’s plan to sell existing — albeit underutilized — green acreage for development seems in direct contradiction to the city’s stated goals.
I traded emails with both Maraniss and Tumulty after Jackson’s death was announced, and I think their first-hand accounts of Jackson merit sharing.
New apprenticeship programs continue to build employer and apprentice adoption MADISON — In his Feb. 17 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers highlighted key successes in building the 21st-century workforce Wisconsin needs, including announcing record participation in Wisconsin’s Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program in 2025, with 18,524 apprentices across
MADISON, WI – State Representative Christian Phelps (D–Eau Claire) spoke on the Assembly floor late Wednesday in opposition to Assembly Bill 795, which would require the Department of Public Instruction to publicly post information about investigations into educator conduct before reaching a final determination. “Our teachers are human beings and working professionals, absolutely
Madison, WI— Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) received strong support with the unanimous passage of two bills, Senate Bill 248 and Assembly Bill 856, in the State Assembly. Senate Bill (SB) 248 strengthens OWI laws by creating a compliance-based removal system for interlock ignition devices (IIDs). This is a proven national
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all heading out on ice to use caution and remember that no ice is safe ice. Recent warmer temperatures can cause ice to thin. Snowmobiles, UTVs and vehicles can weigh thousands of pounds, increasing the risk of falling through the
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is ending frozen road declarations for all zones in Wisconsin effective Friday, Feb. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Class II roads restrictions will go into effect for Zones 3-5 at that time for state highways susceptible to damage from heavy trucks during the spring thaw period as frost leaves the ground.
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin is thanking members of the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing a bipartisan bill that would create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. Assembly Bill 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims. “We applaud these legislators for taking action to
People who stop at a crosswalk lit up with flashing lights don’t kill teenagers who are trying to catch the bus to high school. If all drivers on South Park Street followed those rules, my son would still be here with me, making fun of me being old, and then giving me a massive hug.
Seven organizations share perspectives on meeting evolving industries, workforce needs Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, recognizes the importance of adapting degrees to evolving industries and workforce needs, with the university’s No. 1 enduring goal to “offer high quality, challenging academic programs that influence and respond to
MADISON, Wis— the Democratic Party of Dane County endorsed Huma Ahsan for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 1 in a near-unanimous vote on February 18. Dane Dems is an organization dedicated to supporting progressive candidates and policies in towns, villages and cities throughout the county and across our state and
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced up to $95 million in competitive grant funding through its Wood Innovations program for projects that advance innovative wood uses, expand wood-based construction, and grow U.S. wood energy markets and forest product processing capacity. “A strong timber industry is essential for
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Releases January 2026 Real Estate Report Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association released its January 2026 Real Estate Report today, showing that sharply reduced housing inventory continues to limit home sales while pushing prices higher across much of the state. Existing home sales fell 3.9 percent compared
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association commend the Wisconsin State Assembly for passing Assembly Bill (AB) 968, legislation aimed at addressing the growing illicit use of crypto kiosks across the state. These kiosks — often found in
Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings joined fellow Assembly Democrats to push for a vote to finally pass postpartum Medicaid expansion and save the lives of mothers and babies in Wisconsin. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “After years of advocacy and a full day of Democrats proposing amendments that
WisconsinEye would get $585,631 in state money over the next 12 months to remain on the air as the state seeks bids for a permanent public affairs network under amended legislation the Senate approved via voice vote.